Homeric Female Figures in Ancient Greek Drama: Helen – Clytemnestra
Introductory lecture by Dimitris Ν. Maronitis, Professor Emeritus of Literature, entitled Homeric female figures in ancient Greek drama: Helen – Clytemnestra as part of the seminar Studies in Humanism: Inhumanity – Humanity...

Dimitris Maronitis was born in Thessaloniki. He was a Professor in the Literature School of University of Thessaloniki until 1967. He was fired, arrested and tortured by the military junta. He returned and continued to work as a professor in the same University from 1975 till 1996. From 1994 until 2001 he served as a President and Managing Director of the Centre for the Greek Language. He has written books, monographs and articles on Homer, Hesiod, Sophocles, Herodotus, Alkies and Sappho. He has translated the Odyssey, and published studies and essays on important contemporary Greek poets and authors.
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Organizer | Hellenic American Union |
Venue | Hellenic American Union Auditorium |
Start Date | 01/10/2007 |
End Date | 01/10/2007 |
Starting Time | 19:00 |
Type | Talk - Presentation |
Participants | Dimitris N. Maronitis |
Languages: | EL |
Interpretation Provided: | No |
Registration Required: | No |
Reservation Required: | No |
Admission Fee | Admission is free |
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